Coaches

1. Fingerprining (appx. $60) - bring in receipts for reimbursement from Sports BoostersThis is a state mandated fingerprinting requirement which checks the backgrounds of individuals from both their state and federal records. Fingerprinting is done at the UPS Store. [ ] Take this form to the UPS Store - $30 Roll + State Fee (UPS Store, 936 B 7th St, Novato, CA 94945, (415) 899-1686) [ ] Return the completed from the Lilian Rincon at the NUSD District Office

2. ASCC CLearance ($102.50) - bring in receipts for reimbursement from Sports BoostersThe other requirement all coaches must have is an ASCC Certificate of Clearance. [ ] MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS AFTER YOU GET YOUR FINGERPRINTS DONE [ ] Visit the CTC Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/submit-online [ ] Make sure you do the Activity Supervisor Clearance CertificateLillian Rincon at 415-897-4220 will help you through this process.

3. TB TestA TB test is done to see if you have ever been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). You will need to make an appointment with your medical provider to get this test done. You will need to bring your test results to HR.

​4.First Aid and CPR (Free if done at MCAL office)Each coach is required to have an up to date first aid and CPR certification. This can be done along with the NFHS course through the MCAL office. First Aid and CPR may also be taken on your own through various organizations. Visit http://www.mcalsports.org/CoachingEducationProgram.htm for more information.

MCAL - Sports First Aid/CPR: (Walk-ins welcomed) The Sunday course starts at 7:45am and ends at 11:45am - To register please complete this form and fax, or mail to the MCAL Office. The class is held in the Marin Catholic High School Library, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield, CA 94904

​5. NFHS Coaching Education (Free or $52)All coaches whether paid or unpaid must complete the National Federation of High School’s Coaches Education course. The course is offered in two ways.

The first is a free course taught by the MCAL Commissioner’s office at Marin Catholic on the Saturday before the start of each season (Fall: generally early August, Winter: first weekend November, Spring: first weekend in February). The course is taught on a Saturday (8-3) and Sunday (8-12) for full completion of both NFHS Coaching Education and First Aid/CPR. You must register for the course beforehand. Please let Craig Pitti know the week prior if you plan to choose this option. http://www.mcalsports.org/CoachingEducationProgram.htm

MCAL - Coaches Education (Free)(Pre-registration required) The Saturday course starts at 7:45am and ends at 4:30pm. Lunch is included. - To register please complete this form​and fax, or mail to the MCAL Office. The class is held in the Marin Catholic High School Library, 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield, CA 94904

ONLINE - Coaches Education ($52) - bring in receipts for reimbursement from Sports BoostersThe second option is an online course offered by NFHS. The cost is $52 which you must pay for. The course entitled Fundamentals of Coaching is a go at your own pace course to be completed online. There are tests required for each section of study in order to move onto the next topic. The course generally takes about 4-5 hours to complete. You can access the course at: http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61026

6. Concussion (Free vis NFHSLearn.com)The NFHS has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. Each state's requirements for concussion management are included as part of the course. You can access the course at: (https://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000)

7. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Free vis NFHSLearn.com)Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one cause of death in the United States for student athletes during exercise. Caused by a structural or electrical problem associated with the heart, Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart unexpectedly stops beating and pumping blood. This course is approximately 15 minutes in length. Individuals who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion. You can access the course at: (https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032)

8. Payroll Paperwork Lilian Rincon at the NUSD District Office will do this with you. Please contact her: 415-897-4220

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